saam1 goek3 gaa2三腳架三脚架
Jyutpingsaam1 goek3 gaa2
Yalesāam geuk gá
Definition
Tripod; a three-legged stand used to support a camera or other equipment.
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How it's used
While primarily used for photography, this term is also applied to any three-legged stand used for stability in professional or industrial settings. It is distinct from a monopod, which is referred to as 一腳架 or 單腳架. When discussing photography gear, it is common to emphasize the stability it provides for long exposure shots.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Have you brought the tripod for taking photos yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to set up a tripod
a sturdy tripod
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the measure word for this item. Since it is a long, stick-like object, the correct classifier is 支, not 個.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
